US EditionVolvo EX30 recalled for fire risk
Volvo Car Australia recalls 2,815 EX30 SUVs with battery defect causing overheating risk above 70% charge; free repairs will be arranged through dealerships.
- Volvo Car Australia announced a recall of the EX30 in Australia, affecting 2,815 vehicles produced in 2024.
- Vehicle Recalls Australia reported a manufacturing fault in the EX30's battery cell modules, which may cause the high-voltage battery to overheat at charge levels above 70 per cent in the 2024 edition of the Volvo EX30.
- Owners of affected Volvo EX30s should set a 70 per cent charge limit in the Charging setting menu on the vehicle display to keep battery levels below 70 per cent temporarily.
- Volvo will contact affected owners to schedule free repairs at authorised dealerships once a remedy is available, and owners can call Volvo Car Australia Customer Care on 1300 787 802.
- The safety notice warns of fire risk and potential property damage, and Vehicle Recalls Australia flagged a fire could increase injury or death to occupants, road users and bystanders.
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